My holidays: Jack Tame

Jack tame in Egypt. Photo / Supplied

Jack Tame shares his most memorable holiday moments.

What was your greatest holiday?

Tahiti-France-Spain-Cuba-Spain-Morroco.

Some high-school buddies and I had always been fascinated by Cuba, but bizarrely, the cheapest way to reach Havana was via Tahiti and Europe. For almost two months we struck a perfect mix, flitting between cafes and clubs, cultures and continents. Much rum. Many mangoes.

And the worst?

I've never had a bad holiday, only bad holiday experiences. Sitting topless in the Jamaican sun for an afternoon of test cricket was a good reminder of why nipples don't like second-degree burns.

If we bump into you on holiday, what are you most likely to be doing?

Eating, though the same applies for off-holiday, too.

If we could teleport you to one place in New Zealand for a week-long holiday, where would it be?

Golden Bay. It's like Waiheke was 40 years ago. Gorgeous scenery with a unique mix of people and real fruit icecream on every corner.

How about for a dream holiday internationally?

Iran, the 'Stans, then overland through Russia, bookended by Paris and Barcelona. It's gonna take a bit of annual leave though.

Complete this sentence - I can't travel without ... Lip balm. I get the non-scented stuff and put some up my nose which I know sounds weird, but it stops you from drying out on longhaul flights.

What's the dumbest thing you've ever done when travelling?

Boasting of an iron constitution while travelling in South East Asia. I was face to face with Ho Chi Minh when something ... moved me ...

What's the best travel tip you've ever been given?

Comfort zones are for wusses and travel belts for those with something worth stealing.

What was the most memorable meal you've had while travelling?

A whole roasted sheep's head I bought off a guy on the street in the East. Brains, eyeballs, tongue and everything. It was delicious.

What's the best thing you've brought back from a trip?

A Cambodian mango peeler. They probably sell them at Milly's Kitchen for all I know.

Favourite airport at which to land?

The Gold Coast, if only for the geographic quirk. The runway splits Queensland and New South Wales so if you visit in summer, you'll be in two different time zones before you even park at the gate.

What's the next trip you've got planned?

Depends where the news is! Could be Boston, could be Medellin ...